ΣΣΦ Sigma Chapter Annual Report 2009 Pikeville College School of Osteopathic Medicine

Pikeville College School of Osteopathic Medicine (PCSOM) is the 19th school of osteopathic medicine in the country. PCSOM is located in central Appalachia, the eastern part of Kentucky. The panoramic scenes of hills and valleys have contributed to the often isolated, rural background of this region. Demographic and economic data reveal rates higher than state and national levels for unemployment, work disability, poverty, Medicaid, uninsured and mortality for all ages. Nearly 6.8% of the population is unemployed, which is 150% above the national norm and 49.2% have less than a high school education.

Hillbilly Days

Officers President Jamie Holt Vice President John Manire Secretary Sarah Campbell Treasurer Chase Moran

Membership Members: Fourth Year Students- 21 Third Year Students- 18 Second Year Students- 20 Total: 59 Members

ΣΣΦ Requirements Each member in the Sigma chapter is required to maintain above average academic scholarship in addition to completion of 30 hours of community service a year. We encourage each of our members to achieve a T.O.U.C.H. pin, signifying 50 hours of community service.

Relay For Life 2009 In our fourth year participating with Relay for Life, Team PCSOM raised over $1,600 and had at least one member walking all through the night. We provided OMT throughout the evening for community members as well as provided entertainment for children and teens.

Relay For Life 2009

Medical Mission Trip to Batay Nueve, Dominican Republic This year PCSOM students helped raise enough money to send students to a small island in the Dominican Republic. The team collected pharmaceuticals and medical equipment in order to set up a clinic and pharmacy in the small community.

Batay Nueve, DR

Habitat For Humanity Sigma Sigma Phi teamed up with ACOFP to build two homes for two very deserving families for our annual event Habitat has built more than 225,000 houses around the world, providing more than 1 million people in more than 3,000 communities with safe, decent, affordable shelter.

Habitat for Humanity

March of Dimes

Alzheimer’s Memory Walk

KOMA Conference Several of our members elected to dedicate their time to represent PCSOM at the Kentucky Osteopathic Medical Association. Part of this experience involved attending a Pre-Medical Conference and participating in a student panel.

Future Sigma Chapter Activities Thanksgiving Baskets with ACOFP- October/November We will donate food to fill ~100 baskets full of items commonly used for Thanksgiving and distribute them to needy homes in Pike County and the surrounding area. Big Sandy Christmas– November/December 2009 – We will allow either toy or financial donations to be made throughout November and December to give to needy families and children on Christmas this holiday season. New member induction- February 2010 Officer transitions- April 2010 Relay for Life- April 2010 Graduation – May 2010

Conclusion Thank you for taking the time to listen to our report. We appreciate your time! “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.” Margaret Mead ( ), American Anthropologist